Use of catheter maintenance solutions by community nursing staff: an assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-69
Author(s):  
Kelly Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Community Care ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Community Nursing ◽  
Trained Individual ◽  
Preliminary Research ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
The Way

This article discusses catheter maintenance solutions, the way they are supposed to be used and the way they actually are being used in primary and community care in the UK. It discusses the knowledge that community nursing staff have regarding these solutions and the need for further education. Appropriate assessment from a suitably trained individual is recommended, resulting in both usage and cost being dramatically decreased, offering more appropriate management and the likelihood of decreasing the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). The literature surrounding catheter maintenance solutions is investigated, and the lack of available evidence is highlighted. Preliminary research exploring primary and community care nurses' knowledge of catheter maintenance solutions is also discussed.

scholarly journals A Retrospective Study of Immunotherapy Treatment with Uro-Vaxom (OM-89®) for Prophylaxis of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 130-134
Author(s):  
Andrew Brodie ◽  
Omar El-Taji ◽  
Ibrahim Jour ◽  
Charlotte Foley ◽  
Damian Hanbury
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Primary Outcome Measure ◽  
Effective Treatment Option ◽  
Recurrent Utis ◽  
Recurrent Uti ◽  
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Tract Infections

<b><i>Objectives</i></b>: To present our experience with the long-term preventive effect of immunotherapy with Uro-Vaxom® on recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI) in adult patients. <b><i>Materials and Methods</i></b>: Retrospective analysis of 79 patients with recurrent UTI treated with Uro-Vaxom. Recurrent UTIs were defined as ≥ 2 infections in 6 months or ≥ 3 in 12 months. Patients received a 6 mg Uro-Vaxom capsule daily for 90 days followed by discontinuation for 3 months and then administration for the first 10 days of subsequent months 7, 8 and 9 as a ‘booster' regime. The primary outcome measure was the number of UTIs encountered in the 12 months pre-treatment compared to 12 months post-treatment. <b><i>Results</i></b>: There was a significant decrease in the mean number of UTIs in the year following initiation of Uro-Vaxom® compared to the year preceding administration 3.14 versus 1.53 (p < 0.05) respectively. <b><i>Conclusion</i></b>: Uro-Vaxom represents a safe and effective treatment option for prophylaxis of recurrent UTIs. In the UK, Uro-Vaxom is currently unlicensed. This study adds to a growing body of evidence in favor of non-antibiotic immune-prophylaxis for recurrent UTI.

scholarly journals Catheter-associated urinary tract infections in Clinical Center of Banja Luka

2003 ◽  
Vol 56 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 460-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonija Verhaz ◽  
Ranko Skrbic ◽  
Mirjana Rakic-Music ◽  
Ana Sabo
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Nosocomial Infections ◽  
Clinical Performance ◽  
Urinary Catheters ◽  
Clinical Center ◽  
Banja Luka ◽  
Tract Infections

Introduction Catheter-associated urinary tract infections are the most common nosocomial infections of the urinary tract, and among the most common nosocomial infections in general. The major problems of these infections include antibiotic resistance and enormous direct and indirect cost of treatment. Material and methods A retrospective study on major causes of infections and antibiotic resistance was conducted at four clinics of the Clinical Center of Banja Luka. An anonymous questionnaire was distributed to nursing staff dealing with urinary catheters in order to get an overview of their clinical performance. Results The results showed that in 89% of cases (out of 198 patients with developed catheter-associated urinary tract infection) infections were caused by gram-negative bacteria, in 7% by gram-positive bacteria and in 4% by Candida. The most common bacteria were: Escherichia coli (33.6%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (14.1%), Proteus mirabilis (13.3%), and Enterobacter (10.5%). Majority of bacteria presented with extremely high resistance (72-100%) to ampicillin, gentamycin and cotrimoxazole, and in some cases a significant resistance to ciprofloxacine, nalidixic acid, ceftriaxone and ceftazidime. The questionnaire showed that nursing staff did not follow guidelines for medical care of patients with urinary catheters. Conclusion It can be concluded that poor hygienic and epidemiological conditions, as well as irrational use of antibiotics contribute to uncontrolled development of urinary tract infections in catheterized patients.

scholarly journals Are Urinalyses Used Inappropriately in the Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections?

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S350-S350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghada Elshimy ◽  
Vincent Mariano ◽  
Christina Mariyam Joy ◽  
Parminder Kaur ◽  
Monisha Singhal
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Antibiotic Treatment ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Urine Culture ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Positive Urine ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Hospital Wards

Abstract Background One of the most readily available and cost effective tests in the diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTI) is the urinalysis. Problems arise when antibiotic treatment is initiated in a patient who does not display typical signs and symptoms of UTI and for whom a urinalysis was obtained for other reasons. Methods This was a retrospective observational study carried out on 1000 patients with positive urine nitrite. Medical records were identified with subsequent analysis of urine culture and symptomatology. Recorded and analyzed data included: age, sex, location (emergency room (ER) or hospital ward), findings on urinalysis (pH, presence of leukocyte esterase(LE), epithelial cells, bacteria, and white blood cells (WBCs)) and antibiotic treatment. Results Of these 1000 patients with positive nitrite, we excluded 815 patients (81 had missing data, 466 met exclusion criteria and 268 had symptomatic UTI). 185 were found to not have any symptoms of a UTI. Inappropriate antibiotic treatment occurred in 108/185 patients (58.4%) and was significantly associated with greater amounts of bacteria and WBCs in the urinalyses (P = 0.008 and P = 0.029, respectively). It was also significantly more likely to occur in the ER than the hospital wards (92/147 treated in the ER vs. 16/37 treated on the hospital wards, P = 0.033). There was no significant association between antibiotic treatment and age, sex, urine pH, urine LE, and urine epithelial cell amounts (P &gt; 0.05). Urine cultures were not obtained in 69.7% of patients. A positive urine culture was significantly associated with inappropriate antibiotic treatment (P = 0.0006). The two most common presenting complaints were psychiatric complaints (21.6%) and vaginal bleeding (14.6%). Conclusion Urinalysis can be an invaluable diagnostic tool, but must be used and interpreted appropriately. There is a misperception that pyuria with bacteriuria defines UTI. However, positive results on a urinalysis alone in an asymptomatic patient is not enough to diagnose a UTI, and antibiotic treatment is only indicated in specific circumstances as outlined by IDSA guidelines for the treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria. Further education targeting appropriate interpretation of urinalyses and IDSA guidelines is needed to decrease the unnecessary use of antibiotics. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

Fluoroquinolones reviewed

1993 ◽  
Vol 31 (18) ◽  
pp. 69-72
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Nalidixic Acid ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Quinolone Derivatives

In this article we review the three fluoroquinolone antimicrobials now marketed for systemic use in the UK (ciprofloxacin – Ciproxin; norfloxacin – Utinor, olfloxacin – Tarivid). All are fluorinated quinolone derivatives, the original of which was nalidixic acid, introduced over 30 years ago for the treatment of urinary tract infections.

A study to determine whether the use of a preconnect urinary catheter system reduces the incidence of nosocomial urinary tract infections

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Madeo ◽  
B. Barr ◽  
E. Owen
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Urinary Catheters ◽  
Catheter System ◽  
Medical Wards ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Tract Infections

Nosocomial urinary tract infection (NUTI) is a common problem in the UK and is often related to the use of urinary catheters. In the UK urinary catheters account for approximately 25% of all healthcare associated infections and can have a considerable financial burden on the health service. Bacteria may gain entry into the bladder of a catheterised patient via the intra-luminal route especially if accidental disconnection arises. A prospective study was undertaken to determine the NUTI rates in patients using a preconnected catheter system compared to a traditional bag and catheter system on three medical wards. A total of 205 patients were included in the study. The catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate (CAUTI) in the baseline was 37.8 per 1,000 catheter days and 22.4 per 1,000 catheter days in the intervention group. The rates of CAUTI were 41% lower in the intervention group. The data in this sample group suggests the use of the preconnected catheter offers some protection against infection. The use of the preconnected system is a new concept in the UK and further studies are required to evaluate its effectiveness. The results from this study suggest their use may help to reduce the risk of CAUTI in certain clinical areas.

scholarly journals Seasonality of urinary tract infections in the United Kingdom in different age groups: longitudinal analysis of The Health Improvement Network (THIN)

2017 ◽  
Vol 146 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. ROSELLO ◽  
K. B. POUWELS ◽  
M. DOMENECH DE CELLÈS ◽  
E. VAN KLEEF ◽  
A. C. HAYWARD ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Seasonal Pattern ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Electronic Patient Records ◽  
The Health Improvement Network ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Tract Infections

SUMMARYEvidence regarding the seasonality of urinary tract infection (UTI) consultations in primary care is conflicting and methodologically poor. To our knowledge, this is the first study to determine whether this seasonality exists in the UK, identify the peak months and describe seasonality by age. The monthly number of UTI consultations (N = 992 803) and nitrofurantoin and trimethoprim prescriptions (N = 1 719 416) during 2008–2015 was extracted from The Health Improvement Network (THIN), a large nationally representative UK dataset of electronic patient records. Negative binomial regression models were fitted to these data to investigate seasonal fluctuations by age group (14–17, 18–24, 25–45, 46–69, 70–84, 85+) and by sex, accounting for a change in the rate of UTI over the study period. A September to November peak in UTI consultation incidence was observed for ages 14–69. This seasonality progressively faded in older age groups and no seasonality was found in individuals aged 85+, in whom UTIs were most common. UTIs were rare in males but followed a similar seasonal pattern than in females. We show strong evidence of an autumnal seasonality for UTIs in individuals under 70 years of age and a lack of seasonality in the very old. These findings should provide helpful information when interpreting surveillance reports and the results of interventions against UTI.

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